W32.Blaster.Worm

Ok I dont have the W32.Blaster.Worm and norton is sending me warnings about this virus W32.Blaster.Worm and also a Patch for it now do I have to get this patch to be safe and if yes WHAT ONE there are all these, I dont know what one I need any help would be great. I do have my updates (microsoft) all of date and I do have the SP1pack.
Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition SP1
Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Thanks

 

The patch is a good idea and was not included with SP1. You will just need the proper version for whatever operating system version you use. Several links elsewhere to the proper Microsoft site.

While all the major Anti Virus companies are now doing a good job of blocking this particular virus (MSBlast.exe is doing the main bad stuff) unless you have the patch, a new variation that went after the same weakness could still cause you problems. The patch closes the "hole ".

 

OK Now what patch do I download there are more then 1 for windows xp???I have windows XP home Edition SP1 pack any Idea what one?

 

hey, i was actually on the net last night when i got up and went to get a drink i herd windows shutting down....

Any way i go back on line and this time i monitor what is running on my PC with Task Manager (XP Pro), when after 15 min, i notice MSblast jump on suddenly, seconds later i get a remote shut down proceduer and i can stop it... This was about 7:00 pm Australian eastern time...It wasnt on the news till next morning..

But i can tell you it puts a "run" key?? In theh reg under "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

I found it there upon rebot and deleted the string straight away, Ive applyed the M$ update to the "hole "..and i am downloading me Virus updates now....
Infact they just finished...

I hope that helps ppl..the reg key i mean..


Regards
Redghan.


P.S..Anyone know what Alg.exe is??? I see it sometimes at work and its on my PC and i cant find it anywhere in the reg...or anywhere...Its always run by the User..eg your log on name is elvis..in task manager it will say Alg.exe elvis...blah blah bllha...

 

Thanks for the Info guys.
BUT I still do not know what pach to download there are a few for Windows XP
WHAT ONE DO I DOWNLOAD thats all I am not sure of I have windows XP home Edition with the SP1pack So please if anyone knows what one let me know,Thanks

Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition SP1
Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

When I do a update at the Microsoft site Says my updates are all update.

 

Helia: If you're running Windows XP Home Edition with the SP1 pack, you want to select the patch for Microsoft Windows XP Home SP1.

If the Microsoft site says your updates are all up to date, that's good news. You don't need to get any updates at that time. But it's a good idea to check with them from time to time to see if any new updates have been developed. Sometimes MS will notify you when that's the case.

OK?

 

The Patch you should be looking for to protect against the MBlast Worm is "KB823980-x86-E NU" Try Microsoft Update page, might be available there.

If you will check your Control Panel under Add/Remove, it should show if you have downloaded the patch earlier, number as above.

 

Hello Helia,

Right clicking on "MY Computer" > properties > general tab will tell you what version of XP and Service Pack installed.

XP Home can only be 32 bit version, not 64.

Regards - Charles

 

If you in fact have the Worm you will need to clean it out. If you don't the Patch from Microsoft won't do much good for this Worm as it is in your PC already. Might keep something else bad out in the future.

You will need to clean up your PC to get rid of the Worm. You can do that with the link below:

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html

 

Thank you all

I have checked my control panel and in add and remove the
KB823980 is there but doesnt say -x86-E NU only says the number KB823980 is that the rite one Im pretty sure it is but just would like a confermation of that.

Thanks again for everyones help

 

That number in the Control Panel is just fine. The rest of it was just part of the download. You are in good shape. Just keep everything updated and you will be fine.

 

OK Great thanks I am always good with my updates on everything once again thank you .